Sermons by Jeff Souders (Page 2)
Senior Pastor
Core Transformation: Dealing with the Drift
Drift drift / ‘drift’/ n. (pl drifts). Walk or ride slowly, aimlessly or involuntarily “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to whatwe have heard, so that we do not drift away.”Hebrews 2:1 “But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance youreceived when you heard the Good News.”Colossians 1:23a “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves…
Core Transformation: Blind Spots
“For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might bethe firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” Romans 8:29 “For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there isfreedom… And the Lord – who is the Spirit – makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.” 2 Corinthians 3:17, 18 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love,…
Core Transformation: How god Builds Your Faith Opportunities
“Whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when your FAITH IS TESTED, your endurance has a chance to grow. So LET IT GROW, for when it is fully developed you will be STRONG IN CHARACTER and ready for anything!” James 1:2-4 (NLT) 3 WAYS GOD TRANSFORMS YOUR FAITH TO BUILD YOUR CORE 1. GOD GIVES US A DIFFICULT NEW TASK OR DREAM WHAT Lord?) “It was by faith that Noah built an ark to…
Core Transformation: Character
Character Who you are when no one is looking. “As God’s Spirit works within us, we are being transformed to become more like Christ. This change, from one degree of glory to another, comes from the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 WHY ARE CORE DEFECTS SO HARD TO CHANGE? WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR REAL CORE CHANGE TO HAPPEN? CORE CHANGE BEGINS WITH NEW THINKING You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old…
FIXED: Look At What He’s Done
” Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who…
FIXED: Good Confidence
Confidence Relying on Jesus. Confidence and competence is where we find the courage to not give up. 32 Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you endured in a great conflict full ofsuffering. 33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. 34 You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew…
FIXED: Keep Your Eyes Fixed On Jesus
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 consider him who endured…